About Diamond Aircraft & Fuel Consumption
Diamond Aircraft is an Austrian manufacturer known for its efficient composite aircraft powered by Austro diesel engines. These aircraft are popular in general aviation and flight training thanks to their excellent fuel economy and safety features.
- DA40 NG: A four-seat trainer and touring aircraft burning about 28 L/hr.
- DA42-VI: A twin-engine aircraft ideal for training and private flying, consuming around 48 L/hr.
- DA50 RG: A modern single-engine retractable gear aircraft consuming about 50 L/hr.
- DA62: A seven-seat twin-engine aircraft with a burn rate of about 65 L/hr.
- Fuel Type: Most Diamond models run on Jet-A/Jet-A1, making them more efficient compared to Avgas engines.
Calculation Formulas:
- Fuel Used = Burn Rate (liters/hour) × Flight Hours
- Total Cost = Fuel Used × Fuel Price
- CO₂ Emissions = Fuel Used × Emission Factor (kg CO₂ per liter)
Example:
A Diamond DA42-VI flying for 3 hours at 48 L/hr using Jet-A fuel at ₹90/liter:
- Fuel Used = 48 × 3 = 144 liters
- Total Cost = 144 × 90 = ₹12,960
- CO₂ Emissions = 144 × 2.50 = 360 kg CO₂
